Suspect in Bernalillo shooting incident now in custody
By Vincent Rodriguez, Alyssa Munoz, Cody Thomason
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BERNALILLO, New Mexico (KOAT) — One suspect is in custody following a report of an active shooter in Bernalillo on Tuesday morning.
Bernalillo Police say officers were dispatched to Highway 550 after a caller reported someone was shooting at their car.
Police say officers searched the area and then set a perimeter near Bernalillo High School later finding the suspect behind the school in a ditch.
The situation escalated where the suspect pointed a gun at officers. Officers then fired their weapons at the suspect.
New Mexico State Police are investigating the shooting that involved police officers.
The suspect is in police custody.
Bernalillo Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday.
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